How to Make Custom Candle Labels

Creating candle labels that reflect your brand can be challenge, but with the right printing materials and candle label maker, it’s easy to make labels you can be proud of! The team at Chicago Color Label is your source for the labels and printers you need to give your business an edge. Use durable materials and inks to craft labels that attract the eye and communicate what makes your brand of candles special. Keep reading to learn more about the best printing materials, inks, and printers for the job!

What Printing Materials Do You Need for Candle Labels?

Before you start printing candle labels, here are a few things to consider about the label’s material, style, and ink:

• Label Type: When it comes to candle labels, you have a lot of options. You can use matte, recycled, or brown kraft paper. However, many experts recommend using polypropylene (BOPP) for heat resistance. Chicago Color Label offers a wide selection of both in tons of shapes and sizes.
• Textured or Smooth Labels: You can choose either style; choose textured paper like brown kraft paper for a rustic look, or smooth polypropylene (BOPP) labels for a sleeker appearance.
• Ink Type: Pigment ink is more resistant to moisture and oil. Candles are often made with essential oils, so a label printed with pigment ink is less likely to fade than a label with dye ink.

What are the Best Candle Label Makers?

For growing businesses, affordability and reliability are must-have qualities in a label printer. Fortunately, there are a lot of fantastic models on the market that cater to small Etsy shops and burgeoning e-commerce shops with different needs. You may want a low-volume printer that prints eco-friendly labels, or you may want something that uses less expensive materials. In any cases, there’s an option for you. Some of our most popular printers include:

Afinia L502: Quick Overview

• Relatively low volume
• Creates durable labels when using pigment ink

VIPColor VP550: Quick Overview

• Uses dye inks that were designed to be more moisture resistant
• Faster than the L502

Afinia L801: Quick Overview

• More expensive
• Similar to the VP550 in terms of specs
• Consumables cost loss
• Cost of ownership is lower than the L502 and VP550

Create Custom Candle Labels with Chicago Color Label

With the right materials, printing custom candle labels is simple, exciting, and rewarding for your business. If you have any questions about our label printers or label materials, don’t hesitate to contact us online or by phone. Our goal is to make in-house label printing for your business a viable and cost-effective option!